has anyone ever have to deal with bull while fishing waters in close range of a farm? would they attack?

If you wear the same t-shirt as in your avatar they might

My advice is " Steer " Clear of them they can be dangerous and if hes horny you might get a surprise




Col

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Yes and yes. Never think for a second that a bull won't attack. I really can't think of any situation where I'd get into a fenced enclosure with a bull. In addition, cows should also be viewed as dangerous, especially when they have calves.

In general, one has to be extremely careful around cattle and horses. We have a lot of public fishing here that has easements to allow fishing through pasture sections so there are plenty of tales of anglers being run off the bank by cattle and horses that aren't partial to sharing the turf with anglers.

I've even heard one firsthand account of a guide and client being run off by a lama. Apparently these animals have become popular as a "guard" for horses that are put out on the grass in large pastures. They have a strong heard instinct so they keep the horses together and God help any dog or other animal that gets off the lead and tries to approach the horses. Lamas simply go on the attack and trample them to death.

The problem was no one told the Guard Lama that fishing was allowed in his pasture. So guide and client were working their way upstream and suddenly this periscope-like head goes up in the middle of the 10 horses that are lounging at the far side of the pasture. Uh-oh. Long story short, guide and client ended up beating a hasty retreat while giant 40 MM bullets from Lama's spit cannon were whizzing past their heads. FYI, apparently a lama can lay down a rate of fire that wouldn't embarrass an Apache helicopter. They can hock giant lugies at the rate of about 10 rounds per second.

Grouse

If you know your breeds, as a general rule of thumb, beef or dual purpose breeds are more reliable and are seldom dangerous. Dairy breed bulls (not cows) are generally highly dangerous to the extent that you seldom find them running loose in fields. Easily recognisable beef/dual purpose breeds are Hereford, Angus, South Devon, and Welsh Black. Dairy breeds include Guernsey, Jersey, Freisian/Holstein, and Ayrshire.

No bull is completely reliable and you should never take liberties with them. If you do find yourself in a field with a bull that shows signs of interest there are a few things you can do to reduce the threat.

1) Keep some cows (or trees/vehicles etc) between you and it whilst you manoeuvre towards a gate or exit from the field.

2) Don't move towards it and close down its personal space.

3) Don't make direct eye contact with it, look slightly away whilst keeping an eye on it.

4) Don't turn your back and run unless you are certain you can reach the exit before the bull.

5) If the bull charges don't panic, often it will just be a mock charge but most farm bulls are not the quick on their feet Spanish type (Jerseys are the exception), will generally only run in a straight line and will not be able to change direction quickly or easily. They are also not very fit and will soon tire.

6) If you are fishing in a place where there is a beach be aware that the cattle will come and drink at some stage including the bull so have your exit strategy worked out. Exit might be across the river!

Remember that a cow with a newly born calf may be far more aggressive than a bull and never take a dog into a field with cattle as, although they may not be aggressive towards you, dogs often provoke an aggressive response from any cattle.

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Never in 20 years of fishing (touch wood) have i had problems with cattle.

I have walked through fields full of cows thousands of times, in fact i do it every other day!

I remember years ago, I had just finished fishing, the sun had just went down and it was getting difficult to see. I started walking back through the field to get to my car and all of a sudden this big bull started walking towards me. It was so dark, i thought it was just a bullock or cow.....nothing to be worried about! Eventually it got a bit to close and wouldnt stop following me up the field, so i did what i usually do, i started running towards it at speed. Only when i spooked him and he ran of, i realised he was a bull. He ran away like a pansie.

If you run away from cattle when they have your attention, they will run after you. The best thing to do is ignore them. The more noise you make, the more curious they get!

cows and *******s are dead on, im always weary of bulls but that doesnt stop me walking through a field if i have to.

NEVER EVER!! trust a bull!I think you have been lucky- so far bootsy,just ask the farmers wifes who's husbands have been killed or severely injured by their own bulls

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I have been just as brave as you but a water board worker in south lanarkshire was killed a few years ago, He walked past the bull for years with not a peep - Then one day he walked accross its path and it crushed him to death.

I am now wary of the buggers

Col

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Ive always been weary of them! My next door neighbour was attacked by one, lost his eye so he did. So i know the risk. I just stay tight to the river bank when possible and if need be I will go swimming.

You know we are only trying to keep you safe

Just a thought , If a bull attacked you would you drop your rod and bag with all your gear

Col

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